5 Days in Zimbabwe in Victoria Falls and Hwange National Park
This 5 Days in Zimbabwe in Victoria Falls and Hwange National Park will allow you to experience Victoria Falls and Hwange National Park through Zimbabwe’s most iconic landscapes. You'll watch out for hippos and crocodiles on an evening cruise of the Zambezi River, then tour the falls’ thundering pools and misty rainforests. You'll travel to Hwange to relax at a back-country lodge where you will be welcomed by plenty of game at the waterhole and take morning and afternoon game-viewing trips into the country’s largest park.
Your 5 days in Zimbabwe begins with the thundering majesty of Victoria Falls, locally known as "Mosi-oa-Tunya" (The Smoke that Thunders). This carefully crafted journey combines the world's largest waterfall with untamed wildlife encounters in one of Africa's most celebrated national parks.
During these 5 days in Zimbabwe, immerse yourself in local culture through village visits and traditional Boma dinners, while enjoying comfortable accommodations at Shearwater Explorers Village Lodge and Silwane Tented Camp. Experience the raw beauty of Zimbabwe through guided tours, sunset cruises, and authentic cultural encounters.
These 5 days in Zimbabwe culminate in Hwange National Park, home to one of Africa's largest elephant populations. From night drives revealing elusive nocturnal creatures to full-day game drives across vast savannahs, every moment promises unforgettable wildlife encounters.
Tour highlights
Guided tour of Victoria Falls and sunset dinner cruise
Traditional Boma dinner experience
Cultural village tour near Victoria Falls
Night game drives in Hwange National Park
Full-day safari adventures tracking the Big Five
Sundowners in the African bush
Waterhole wildlife viewing at Silwane Tented Camp
Final morning game drive seeking endangered species
Price Includes:
- Park entrance fees
- All mentioned activities
- Ground transport in 4WD custom vehicle
- Bottled water in a safari vehicle
- Full board accommodation as specified
- English-speaking driver-guide services
- Driver allowances
- All scheduled activities except optional ones
Price Excludes:
- Zimbabwe Visa
- International and domestic flights
- Personal expenses (gratuities, beverages)
- Optional Activities
- Laundry services
- Tips and gratuities
- Travel Insurance
- Beverages beyond provided water
Itinary in details
- DayDay 1Arrive and Transfer to Victoria Falls
Begin your 5 days in Zimbabwe with a 30-minute transfer from Victoria Falls International Airport to your lodge. Your 5 days in Zimbabwe experience continues with a sunset dinner cruise on the mighty Zambezi River, offering spectacular wildlife viewing opportunities. These 5 days in Zimbabwe start memorably with a three-course dinner under the African stars at Shearwater Explorers Village Lodge.
- DayDay 2Victoria Falls Tour
Continue your 5 days in Zimbabwe with a morning guided tour of Victoria Falls, walking the 1.7 km trail along the falls. Your 5 days in Zimbabwe adventure includes an afternoon cultural village tour in nearby Chinotimba Township. These 5 days in Zimbabwe feature an evening Boma dinner experience, complete with traditional dancing and local cuisine.
- DayDay 3Transfer to Hwange National Park
Your 5 days in Zimbabwe journey continues with a 200 km (2-hour) drive to Hwange National Park. These 5 days in Zimbabwe bring you to Silwane Tented Camp, overlooking a busy waterhole. During these 5 days in Zimbabwe, enjoy your first-night game drive seeking nocturnal wildlife in Zimbabwe's largest national park.
- DayDay 4Hwange National Park Safari
This portion of your 5 days in Zimbabwe features a full-day game drive through Hwange's diverse ecosystems. Your 5 days in Zimbabwe safari includes tracking the park's famous elephant herds and other Big Five species. These 5 days in Zimbabwe highlight include a picnic lunch in the bush and a memorable sundowner experience.
- DayDay 5Transfer to Victoria Falls International Airport
Conclude your 5 days in Zimbabwe with a morning game drive seeking endangered species like wild dogs. These final 5 days in Zimbabwe moments include breakfast at camp before the return journey. Your 5 days in Zimbabwe end with a 200 km (2-hour) transfer to Victoria Falls International Airport.